Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999
LOT 124
Rolex, Ref. 1775, 1930's. Extremely fine and rare, rectangular, nickelchromium and enamel gentleman's wristwatch with digital jump-hour, minute and second.
CHF 18,000 - 22,000
C. polished, satine, black enamel cover with apertures for the jump-hour, minute and second, stepped sides, hinged back. D. three matted silver revolving discs with painted Arabic numerals. M. 10"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating flat balance-spring. Case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 38 mm.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: |
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Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: *4-5 |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense Poor |
Dial: 4-5 |
Fair Poor |
Notes
Such a model of wristwatch, with digital jump-hour and enamel
decoration has never been seen on the auction market.